Introduction

The division of labor in families, communities, and the workplace is notably influenced by gender as a fundamental organizing factor of society. The program explores how systems and organizations establish and uphold gender roles and relationships, how gender influences participants' own lives, cultural and societal expectations of men and women, and how these influences affect the development process. Its goal is to increase the knowledge, attitudes, and abilities of development professionals in order to produce institutions, policies, programs, and projects that are gender-responsive.

The training's overarching goal is to improve key institutions' planning for gender equality and the management abilities of their staff so that they can contribute more effectively to the implementation of gender-sensitive development policies and the mainstreaming of gender in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs..

No of Days

10 Days

 Course Objectives

• To develop plans for incorporating gender issues into institutional structure, policies, and operations as well as the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of community-based programs.
• To gain knowledge of the fundamental theories and methods for studying gendered roles, relationships, and circumstances;
• To heighten awareness of a variety of gender-related problems
• To develop abilities in gender-related roles, relationships, and circumstances analysis and management. 

Course Outline

Overview of Gender and Development

• Introduction
• Definition of Gender
• The Concept of Gender and Development
• Gender Role Expectations and Stereotypes
• Institutional/System Influences on Gender Stereotypes
• Gender Dynamics and Development
• Exploring Attitudes towards Gender
• Social Construction of Gender

Gender Roles and Relations

• Introduction
• Gender perceptions and expectations
• Perceptions of Women and Men
• Gender Roles
• Types of Gender Roles
• Cultural Basis of Gender Stereotyping
• Strategies for Challenging and Eliminating Gender Stereotypes and Barriers
• Gender-based Division and Valuation of Labour
• Course Review and Assignment

Gender Development Issues

• Introduction
• Identifying Gender Issues
• Gender roles, relations, and life choices
• Gender Roles and Power Relationship
• Gender Roles and Relationships Matrix
• Gender Sensitive Language
• Gender and Governance
• Gender and Human Rights
• Gender Statistics
• Gender and leadership

 Gender Analysis and Policy Development

• Introduction to Gender Analysis
• Why Gender Analysis
• Variables used in Generating Data
• Gender Analysis Frameworks
• Gender Analysis Tools
• How to do a Gender Analysis
• How to do a Gendered Analysis
• Gender and Policy Development
• Emerging Lessons on Mainstreaming Gender in National Policy Frameworks
• Course Review and Assignment

 Gender Mainstreaming

• Definition of Gender Mainstreaming
• Gender Mainstreaming as a Strategy
• The Concept of Gender Mainstreaming
• Approaches to Gender Mainstreaming and Integration
• Methods and Strategies of Gender Mainstreaming
• The Role of Men in Gender Mainstreaming
• Challenges to Effective Gender Mainstreaming
• Gender Mainstreaming and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Gender Mainstreaming Best practices

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as knowledgeable professionals in their different fields of work, will be teaching this course. The course is presented through a combination of hands-on exercises, classroom instruction, group projects, and case studies.
• Participants receive instruction manuals and extra reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also provide this as a custom course to address the needs of the entire organization. Contact us at training@dealsontrainers.org to learn more.
• DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA will host the training.
• The training charge includes the cost of tuition, training supplies, lunch, and the training location.
• Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Before the training begins, payment must be made to our bank account. Payment confirmation should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org